Which Description Regarding the Pathophysiology of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Should

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which description regarding the pathophysiology of persistent pulmonary hypertension should the nurse include in the teaching session with a newborn's parents?

• A) "Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli."
• B) "Oxygen is picked up,and carbon dioxide is released."
• C) "Blood is shunted away from the lungs,affecting oxygenation."
• D) "Blood flows from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery."

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